Zamba es patrimonio: guide to the free cycle starting October 15.

What was announced and when it starts

Argentina’s National Culture Secretariat announced “Zamba es patrimonio,” a free program devoted to zamba that will take place in Buenos Aires from Thursday, October 15, to Thursday, November 5, 2026.

The meetings will be held on Thursdays at Casa Nacional del Bicentenario and Palacio Libertad. According to the official information published on October 9, admission will be free and entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis until each venue reaches capacity.

Dates, times and venues

The first meeting will take place on Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m. at Casa Nacional del Bicentenario, Riobamba 985, under the theme “La lírica en la zamba.”

On Thursday, October 22, at 8 p.m., the activity moves to Palacio Libertad, Sarmiento 151, for the “III Certamen Eduardo Falú de Intérpretes de Música de Raíz Folclórica.”

On Thursday, October 29, at 6 p.m., back at Casa Nacional del Bicentenario, the program continues with “De la música al baile.” The closing meeting will be on Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m., at the same venue, with “El mundo de la zamba.”

How to plan the visit

To plan the outing, the main step is choosing the date according to each meeting’s theme and using the addresses and times published by the Culture Secretariat.

The official information does not specify numerical capacity figures or any advance ticket pickup. It is also worth checking the official announcement before heading out in case the organizers update the room, time or admission system.

What the cycle proposes

The cycle presents zamba as a musical form connected with Argentine identity and cultural memory. According to the official announcement, the program combines talks, tributes, dance demonstrations and live music presentations.

The cycle is curated by José Luis Castiñeira de Dios, described by the Culture Secretariat as a musician, musical director, cultural manager and president of the Academia Nacional de Folklore.